New Songdo City

   As the whole nations are going in the process of globalization, Korea, of course, is following this worldly trend, constructing the New Songdo City. This city is the only international city in Korea, thereby having enormous value because it connects the way to Asia, America, Europe, and by extension, to the world. There will be international school and hospital which really show well about the international aspects of Songdo city. Almost all systems and figures of the society will be adorned with international and highest quality as much as possible that Korea can offer. In that sense, this new and magnificent city really contributes to Korea relating to the globalization.

   Construction of New Songdo City will give us a key to go into the road what is called ¡®globalization.¡¯ Buildings and materials by high technology lead many foreigners into Korea and that situation brings us the augmentation of recognition of Korea in the world. Korea will become more and more well-known, and many foreign enterprises will invest to Korea and can give merits to Korean economy. Also, building international cities like New Songdo City will become widespread. Thus, Korea can make a step toward the whole nations, which can also render us the increase of the right as a main character among various countries.

   However, New Songdo City bestows us not only some advantages but also some drawbacks. When Songdo City is activated, imbalance of the regions can occur. Naturally, cities like Songdo City develop more and more causing relative retrogression of other regions. As the worldly trend may focus on New Songdo City, Seoul may feel the sense of contraction. In other words, ¡®centralization of New Songdo City¡¯ may beget deterioration of other regions such as rural areas and some urban areas. In addition, extreme and constant passion and eagerness of globalization and international senses through the creation of New Songdo City may result in the weakening and losing of domestic and traditional mind. Moreover, economic losses and damages should be re-considered deeply in building Songdo City.

   It is an ingrained notion that building such an international city as New Songdo City suitably with globalization stage. It will make Korea as a different country to the other countries. It will really link Korea and the world up closely. On the other hand, Korea has to meditate the event and adjust it properly with the present. Therefore, New Songdo City should become the present of Korea that can make Korea stand abreast with other nations in the ¡®globalization¡¯ stage.

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